Presidential election remains close with narrow electoral edge
The race is tight across key states as both parties claim victory in decisive electoral votes. Analysts warn results could hinge on a handful of states and late counts.
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
1
May Win The Official Count In Presidential Race
Western Union dispatch says Wilson 259 electoral votes Hughes 259 with California as the key. Republican committee disputes results and claims many states including California and New York favor Hughes. late returns show a close contest and possible counting shifts may decide the election.
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Hughes
Western Union
Wilson
California
Minnesota
New York
Fairbanks
West
Harding Wins Big in Iowa Governor Race as Republicans Sweep
Des Moines reports Harding wins the governorship with a sweeping Republican victory across most counties and districts. Early returns show a substantial lead over Democrat Meredith, with Harding carrying both state and congressional contests statewide.
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Des Moines
W. L. Harding
E. T. Meredith
Harding
Meredith
Election returns show Wilson ahead with 282 votes
Reports from New York on election night tally President Wilson at 282 electoral votes versus Hughes 239. California leads for Wilson but narrows. Minnesota swings toward Hughes. Idaho, Kansas, Washington, West Virginia, North Dakota, New Mexico and New Hampshire shift as districts report. Delaware and New Hampshire move Hughes.
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Democratic Publicity Bureau
Grover Cleveland
White House
Republican National Committee
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Idaho
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Oregon
Pensylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wilson
Hughes
Minnesota
New Mexico
Contested Election Picture From Dispatches
Morning reports from St Paul claim Hughes carried Minnesota while Wilson leads in other states. Hughes gains in West Virginia North Dakota and California delays in southern counties. National committees dispute results as AP totals show Wilson 282 Hughes 239 with 60 still undecided.
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St. Paul
Hughes
Minnesota
Wilson
West Virginia
North Dakota
California
Republican National] Central Committees
Democratic National Committee
Associated Press
Hughes Leads Wilson in Minnesota Vote Borderline Edge
AP bureau reports Hughes ahead of Wilson in Minnesota with only a small margin after 2,505 of 3,024 precincts. Hughes 163,088 to Wilson 62,285, leaving the outcome undetermined pending full reports. In North Dakota, Wilson leads with 48,297 to Hughes 46,844 across 1,859 precincts.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Charles B. Hughes
Wilson
Minnesota
Hughes
Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Republicans gain seats as returns hint at Senate shift
Early returns from New York indicate Republicans hold two Senate seats with potential gains in Indiana New Jersey and Maine. Democrats gain in North Carolina and Pennsylvania, leaving Senate control unresolved but suggesting Republicans may win at least three more seats.
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New York
Congress
Maine
Indiana
New Jersey
Senate
House
McGillicuddy
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Hughes Leads Michigan In Late Returns After Election
Michigan returns from about one tenth of the state show Hughes with 32 048 votes to Wilson 27 000. Prohibition amendment leads by over 12 000 with 244 precincts in 48 counties reported. Sleeper leads for governor by 4 300 and Townsend German Democrat challenger Price trails by more than 4 000.
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Michigan Safety Republican
Detroit
Mich
Hughes
Michigan
Wilson
Albert EH. Sleeper
United States
Charles H. Townsend
Lawrence Price
Wisconsin Returns Show Hughes Leading Statewide
With 1 089 of 2 250 precincts reported in Wisconsin, Hughes leads Wilson and LafFollette holds a strong Senate edge. Early tallies show Hughes ahead by about 20 000 votes, LafFollette roughly twice Wolf, while Phillips trails but appears safe.
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Milwaukee
Wilson
Hughes
Wisconsin
LafFollette
Wolf
Senate
Phillips
la Follette
Hughes wins Pennsylvania by about 200000 vote plurality
Returns show Charles E Hughes carrying Pennsylvania by roughly 200000 votes. Philander C Knox wins the Senate for the Republicans by a large plurality and the GOP ticket carries the entire slate. Democrats fail to gain seats in Congress.
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Philadelphia
Charles E. Hughes
Congress
Philander C. Knox
Senate
Hughes
Nebraska Closer Presidential Race Likely in November Returns
Omaha reports indicate a tight presidential contest in Nebraska with Woodrow Wilson favored to carry the state. Early returns also suggest prohibition will win, though by a narrow margin.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Wilson
Prohibition
Iowa and New Jersey Vote Shifts Mark 1920 Election
Des Moines turnout shocked with a 2000 Democratic edge over Hughes in the city and a county swing to Harding. Polk County backed Wilson for a second term while Webster County moved to the Harding camp. New Jersey returns show Wilson leading in several counties as Hughes awaits results in New York where early tallies hint at New York state gains. Hughes and family monitor the night from their uptown hotel amid telegrams and evolving headlines.
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Scott
Crawford
Dallas
Page
Greene
Warren
Hughes
Polk County
Wilson
Des Moines
Harding
Webster County
Mr. Meredith
Republican National Committee
Towa
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Mr. Harding
New York
Charles BR. Hughes
Uptown
Mr. Hughes
New York State
Kansas City Votes Show Narrow Lead as Nation Awaits
Early returns from 433 precincts give Wilson 65 614 to Hughes 63 838 in Kansas with city votes dominant. Statewide, Capper leads Lansdon 68 361 to 38 651 as Republicans seem to sweep the ticket.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Wilson
Hughes
Charles Sessions
Governor Dunne Concedes Defeat to Lowden in Telegram
Chicago on November 8 reports Governor Dunne a Democrat conceded defeat in a telegram of congratulations to Republican opponent Col. Frank O. Lowden yes former congressman.
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Chicago
Dunne
Col
Frank O. Lowden
Congress
County Ticket Shifts Favor Republicans in Regional Race
The county returns show Republican gains with Soper replacing Boyer as county recorder, Hale taking Shesun's Senate seat, Rhinehart succeeding Gorman as county attorney, and no Democrat unseating a Republican except in a supervisor shake up. Shimerda defeats Fairbanks for 1917 term. Milla wins over Mills challenger Hogan, Hines reelect, Pearson reelect, Fisher ahead in district court clerk race, Flenikon defeats Thomson for state hours seat, with strong GOP turnout and Germania defections from Wilson. Harding leads the state ticket in the county.
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Pearson
Misher
District Court
Hillis
Fisher
Jones County
San Atea
Hours of Representatives
W. H. Flenikon
Olin
Thomson
Germania
Wilson
Harding
Charles E. Hughes
Woodrow Wilson
Way
L. Harding
Rene Neces
Boil Ou
Meredith. Eneneceons
Congress
James W. Good
Robert Melvin Peet Wee Ae
Ahd
Jase Steave Aston
Nee E Eens
sTish i
J. W. Flenniken
John Thomsen Ito
Paul
Jon Hines
Etre
Alee Veokiacs
W.K Pearson
Connery
Ron County
Loyd
Soper Ee Pener
John Werner
John Welch
Corgner
Louis G. Stuhler
A.M. Fairhbantes
Henry Shimerda
Henry Kruse Moffett
B. W. Streeper
Paul Paulsen
Voters Split By Parties In County Results Four Years Past
In a county tally four years back Wilson won by 5695 over Taft Roosevelt. If bull moose votes shifted, Republicans would have a narrow 60 edge on the ticket. Dunn led Democrats for governor by 308, Huber for Congress by 416. Other county races showed mixed outcomes with various Democratic and Republican candidates winning by margins ranging from 15 to 920 votes.
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Wilson
Billy Hogan
Reed
Ubder
Boyer
Spahn
Recorder
Gorman
Rhinehart
Kate Maurice
Nettie Hazard
Rudolph Bohren
Matt Noyes
J. K. Bale
Thomson
Glenn
Pointed Paragraphs in Chicago News Style
A collection of wry aphorisms and social quips about life and behavior in Chicago. The lines poke at marriage, ambition, optimism, manners, and humor with sharp if humorous observations. The tone blends streetwise wit with traditional newspaper commentary.
Eclipse Corner Encourages Early Coal and Prep
The column defends coal prices, notes coal buyers blamed for high costs, and urges early purchases. It highlights dairy barn equipment improving cleanliness and lowering costs, promotes steel cupolas for ventilation, and urges planning home construction now to avoid winter delays and losses. It advises roof care and paints to reduce future roof troubles and markets its roofing as reliable.
Storm sash orders urged by mills for timely delivery
It isn’t too late to place orders for storm sash as mills devote effort to producing these goods. The notice emphasizes timely production and warns that delays affect customers.
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